Dezeen promotion: custom carved tiles are the specialty of new Swedish brand Tilemark, which has launched with a debut collection designed by Form Us With Love. More about New brand Tilemark launches with carved tile collection designed by Form Us With Love
Italian architect Carlo Ratti's Paint By Drone system uses remotely controlled flying robots to cover buildings in giant paintings. More about Carlo Ratti designs graffiti-painting drones to safely make multistorey artworks
Architectural model kit manufacturer Arckit has launched a series of accessible three-dimensional modelling sets for aspiring and professional architects and urban planners. More about Easy-to-assemble building kits aim to inspire new generation of architects
Japanese studio Nendo has transformed cups, wine bottles and books into small versions of Kartell's iconic Componibili, a cylindrical storage unit created by Italian designer Anna Castelli Ferrieri in the 1960s. More about Nendo turns cups and plant pots into mini versions of Kartell's Componibili storage unit
Designers Joe Hollier and Kaiwei Tang have designed a dumbphone that intentionally lacks features, in hopes of encouraging users to disconnect from the internet. More about Minimalist Light Phone is designed to be used as little as possible
Canadian company Modpools has converted standard, metal cargo containers into pools and jacuzzis that can be installed above or below ground. More about Modpools repurposes used shipping containers as swimming pools and hot tubs
Aiming to make the television the focal point of a room, Bodo Sperlein devised a sculptural design based on art deco and Bauhaus styles. More about Bodo Sperlein's latest product for Loewe aims to "de-geezer the TV"
Amazon has added to its family of connected-home products with the Echo Look, a camera that takes photos of outfits before rating them and giving a second opinion. More about Amazon's Echo Look is a personal robot stylist that helps you decide what to wear
Swiss company UrbanAlps has devised a method for 3D-printing keys to make them almost unforgeable, because their teeth are hidden from view. More about UrbanAlps' 3D-printed Stealth Key is almost impossible to forge
As the state of the environment becomes an ever-pressing issue, designers are developing eco-friendly alternatives to all sorts of products. To celebrate Earth Day, we've rounded up 10 examples, including a kitchen made from recycled bottles and a pollution-absorbing bikini. More about 10 sustainable designs that offer alternatives to everyday products
The Yves Behar-designed Juicero juicer has been slammed on social media after it transpired that a pair of hands could do the same job as the $400 machine. More about Yves Behar's Juicero juicer has its reputation shredded by social media
On 4/20, also known as "weed day", we've rounded up some of the best designs on offer from the fast-growing marijuana industry, including a minimal glass pipe and an app-controlled home growing system. More about Five designers tapping into the growing marijuana market
The growth of augmented reality will make most of the hardware we use today obsolete, according to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. More about Mark Zuckerberg predicts the end of the TV as augmented reality takes over
Architect David Adjaye used a concrete composite material to create the sculptural form of this wireless speaker, which he designed for New York brand Master & Dynamic. More about David Adjaye creates concrete speaker with "directional form" for Master & Dynamic
This bank card by Blond forgoes embellishment in favour of a minimal look to provide a "premium experience" for Revolut users. More about Blond creates stripped-back bank card for financial services startup Revolut
The emerging-design section of the huge Salone del Mobile furniture fair, Salone Satellite never fails to unearth new up-and-coming talent. Design reporter Alice Morby rounds up eight of her favourites from the 2017 edition. More about Eight of the most promising designers from this year's Salone Satellite
Dezeen promotion: Swedish audio brand Urbanears has launched a range of wireless speakers that, like its bestselling headphones, features pared-back designs in a variety of colours. More about Urbanears launches colourful speaker range to suit even the most minimal interiors
Italian designer Matteo Zorzenoni has styled seven sets with his latest lighting, furniture and blown-glass objects to showcase their potential in colourful interiors. More about Matteo Zorzenoni styles seven brightly hued boxes with his own products at Milan design week
Heinz has partnered with Selfridges to mark the 50th anniversary of its famous baked-bean slogan by updating its iconic packaging with limited-edition labels. More about Beanz Meanz Heinz slogan celebrates 50th anniversary with limited-edition cans
For this year's Milan design week, Lee Broom has filled a carousel with products he designed over the past decade to celebrate his studio's 10th birthday. More about Lee Broom presents 10 years of work on modernist merry-go-round